| Literature DB >> 29779602 |
Deanna Britton1, Chafic Karam2, Joshua S Schindler3.
Abstract
Neuromuscular disease frequently leads to dysphagia and difficulty managing secretions. Dysphagia may lead to medical complications, such as malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and other pulmonary complications, as well as social isolation and reduced overall quality of life. This review provides an overview of dysphagia associated with neuromuscular disease in adults, along with a concise review of swallowing assessment and intervention options.Entities:
Keywords: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Dysphagia; Muscular dystrophy; Myasthenia gravis; Neuromuscular disease (NMD); Sialorrhea
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29779602 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2018.01.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878